Delectable Chocolate Crackles Perfect For Every Party!

An easy no-bake classic! Chocolate Crackles are a tasty and traditional treat most treasured among Australian sweet-seekers but, as you’ll soon see, this chocolate take on what Americans will call a “Rice Crispy Treat” is as easy to make as it is easy to enjoy! Just follow these few simple steps! And the best part? Next to no clean up required!

What you’ll need:

• 1 cup of fine powdered sugar. (This is also called “Icing Sugar” or “Confectioner’s Sugar” depending on where in this wide world you might hail from.)
• Between ½ to 2/3 of a cup of Cocoa Powder.
• 4 cups of Rice Crisp Cereal (Called “Rice Bubbles” or “Crispies” in some parts of the world)
• 1 cup of shredded, dried coconut, unsweetened.
• 1 and ¼ cup (about 10 ounces) of Copha or Coconut Oil (Available in most health food stores)
• Paper muffin cups.
• metal cookie sheet or larger flat dish.

Getting Started! It’s so easy!

1. First, be sure to sift the powdered sugar and the cocoa powder into a mixing bowl. No need to use a mixer, a good wooden spoon should do the trick nicely. Just make sure there are no solid lumps and shake together through the sifter into the mixing bowl.
2. Stir in the Rice Crisp cereal and the unsweetened coconut, be sure to coat each in the powder.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the Coconut Oil (Copha) over low heat until it is in a pourable, liquid state.
4. Once the Coconut Oil is melted, stir in the remaining dry ingredients until all are well saturated.
5. With a spoon, scoop desired amount of mix (typically two tablespoons) into the paper muffin cups and place the cups on a metal baking or flat plate. Then, place the sheet in the refrigerator until they are nice and firm!
6. Enjoy!

Feel free to add your own creative twist to this traditional recipe! Some favorites include chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cinnamon, dried fruit – feel free to get creative! This is a great recipe to share with a child who might be too young for baking but still wants to help. It’s quick, easy, and the results are a guaranteed success! If you prefer the traditional American “bar” shape, you can also pack the mix into a deeper baking tray, place this tray in the refrigerator and let it take shape. This may take longer to solidify but the effect will be the same and once the process is complete, cut the crackle into bars and viola!

This particular recipe makes about 24 pieces, but don’t be fooled! These Chocolate Crackles are sure to be as popular with the kids as they are with adults!